Hatton Ridge (FR 165) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Hatton Ridge (FR 165) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District
1,305 ft
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A 3.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Menifee County, KY. The road serves Blackburn Overlook. The road is open seasonally, October 10 to December 15.

Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 31 days.

All 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (3.7 miles). Climbs 530 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~200 ft on the downhill side. A gate at the start of the road.

Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Spaas Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Jeffersonville, is 9.0 mi off.

September normals 54–78°F, 3.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?